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White tea is the least processed tea available, it is not fermented and the immature leaves are picked from the Camilla Sinensis tea bush right before the buds have fully opened. White tea is full of important antioxidants especially polyphenols. Find out why you should start drinking this tea daily with the benefits it can add to your health!

Health benefits of white tea:
– Antioxidants found in white tea reduce the look of aging and support glowing healthy skin
– Fights off newly forming fat cells
– Polyphenols can protect against cancer such as colon and prostate by inhibiting tumor growth
– Can improve artery function, thin the blood and lower blood pressure
– Protects against the risk of strokes
– Aids in reducing bad cholesterol and increasing the good cholesterol
– Promotes good cardiovascular health
– Protects the immune system by killing unneeded and dangerous bacteria and viruses
– Reduces the risk of rheumatoid arthritis
– Can help reverse sun damaged skin
– Contains a small natural amount of fluoride to help prevent tooth decay

It is recommended to drink at least one cup daily of white tea to really yield the benefits of this antioxidant rich tea. Try to buy this tea organic and look for a white tea that doesn’t have many additives, preservatives or a lot of sugar added.

This highly pigmented bright yellow Indian spice is a part of the ginger family and is used traditionally in curries and many other ancient Chinese and Indian remedies. There are many health benefits that go along with this super spice that is getting the attention of many people including holistic and western medical practitioners alike.

Health benefits of turmeric:
– Helps treat many digestive related issues such as, stomach cramps, diarrhea and stomach bloating
– Full of powerful antioxidants such as Curcumin, that help ward off cancer-causing free radicals, specifically in prostate and some types of blood cancer
– Aids in relieving menstrual cramps
– Very strong anti-inflammatory benefits
– Helps reduce inflammation and swelling associated with arthritis
– Used in remedies for the common cold, bronchitis and other various chest infections
– Reduces blood sugar in diabetics
– Supports healthy liver function
– Aids in preventing Alzheimer’s disease
– Used in topical treatments for wounds, infections, etc.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” Nelson Mandela

“To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” – Nelson Mandela

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” – Nelson Mandela

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela

“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.” – Nelson Mandela

“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.” – Nelson Mandela

“There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires.” – Nelson Mandela

“We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” – Nelson Mandela

“I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man.” – Nelson Mandela

“Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.” – Nelson Mandela

“Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will.” – Nelson Mandela

“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.” – Nelson Mandela

“It always seems impossible until its done.” – Nelson Mandela

“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” – Nelson Mandela

“Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.” – Nelson Mandela

“To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” – Nelson Mandela

“When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat.” – Nelson Mandela

“No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated.” – Nelson Mandela

“There is no such thing as part freedom.” – Nelson Mandela

“In countries where innocent people are dying, the leaders are following their blood rather than their brains.” – Nelson Mandela

“Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.” – Nelson Mandela

“Give a child love, laughter and peace, not AIDS.” – Nelson Mandela

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” – Nelson Mandela

Believe it or not despite its name, this earthy colourful green is actually from Sicily not Switzerland. It is a very versatile veggie; easy to sauté, add in a stir-fry or a salad. Swiss Chard happens to be a power food packed with important antioxidants and phytonutrients. Find out why this amazing vegetable should be incorporated into your diet today!

This veggie is incredible! It should be added to every diet because of its beautiful colours, array of nutrients like Vitamins A, C, E and K, beta-carotene, fiber, calcium, iron and so much more! I love chopping raw Swiss chard and mixing it into a salad with spinach, kale, cucumbers and strawberries. Swiss chard is an easy plant to grow and maintain. Try to buy this veggie organic! And check out the recipes featuring Swiss chard below.

Ok, I know you won’t believe me but I have never had a such a delicious salad dressing in my life and I’m giving you the recipe! That’s right – you should feel honoured. This recipe is SO simple too! Even though I try to stay as vegan as I can, my one weakness (especially when it comes to salads) is goat/feta cheese. This dressing becomes even more heavenly when mixed with goat cheese.

Directions:
– Whisk first five ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.
– Stir in balsamic vinegar.
– Slowly add oil in until completely combined.
– Keep refrigerated in a jar/container with a tight lid.
– Enjoy!

Can you even believe how simple this recipe is?! It seems way too good to be true but it really is amazing! Thick with just the right amount of sweetness. Try this dressing with a spinach salad mixed with strawberries, cucumbers and toasted walnuts. Yummy… Please try this recipe and tell me what you think!

Mmmh who doesn’t love some fresh crunchy celery? Did you know that it can naturally help with bad breath? Learn the nutritional highlights, health benefits and some vegetarian recipes with this green stalk veggie. Make sure to add it to your diet today!

A late Happy Canada Day! One of my favorite parts of summer is how much watermelon I get to devour! Have you ever cut a watermelon in half and just spooned the watermelon right out the rind – using it just like a bowl (awesome camping memories). I recently realized I have no idea what nutritional value watermelon has to offer. Find out some surprising health benefits of this cooling summer fruit!